Horizons in computer science research. Volume 9 / Thomas S. Clary, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Clary, Thomas S., editor.

Series:

Horizons in Computer Science

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer science--Research.

Computer science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (322 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Publishers, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This book presents original results on the leading edge of computer science research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial research results across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed include coverage and intrusion detection in wireless sensor networks; computer networks, the internet, and green IT; security in wireless sensor networks; performance of a tree routing topology for wireless sensor networks using different platforms; location estimation in modern mobile computing environments; towards a gender-focused programming performance model; methodolog

Contents:

""HORIZONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 9""; ""HORIZONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE RESEARCH. VOLUME 9""; ""LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA""; ""CONTENTS""; ""PREFACE""; ""Chapter 1: COVERAGE AND INTRUSION DETECTION IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction to Wireless Sensor Network""; ""2. Coverage and Intrusion Detection""; ""3. Bio-Inspired Strategies in WSN""; ""4. Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: COMPUTER NETWORKS, THE INTERNET AND GREEN IT: EFFECTIVELY MANAGING COMPUTER NETWORK RESOURCES""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""

""Related Literature and Discussion""""A Mechanism for Resource Allocation in a Multi-Server Peer-to-Peer Network""; ""Energy Saving for Computer Networks""; ""Green Information Technology""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: SECURITY IN WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS: STATE-OF-THE-ART, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. WSN Confidentiality""; ""3. WSN Integrity""; ""4. WSN Availability""; ""5. WSN Privacy""; ""6. Opportunities""; ""7. Conclusion""; ""References""

""Chapter 4: PERFORMANCE OF A TREE ROUTING TOPOLOGY FOR WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS USING DIFFERENT PLATFORMS""""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Wireless Sensor Networks""; ""3. The Wireless Sensor System""; ""4. Experimental""; ""5. Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5: LOCATION ESTIMATION IN MODERN MOBILE COMPUTING ENVIRONMENTS""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Background and State of the Art in Wireless Positioning Systems""; ""Performance Evaluation for Time-Based, Angle-Based and RSS-Based Localization in Severe NLOS Conditions""

""Indoor Localization Using Wireless Propagation Modeling (PM)""""Indoor LocalizationUsing Radio Maps""; ""Wireless-Aided Multisensor Positioning Systems Using Filtering Algorithms""; ""Future Trends in Location Technology in Mobile Computing Environments""; ""WiFi Surveying Software Tools Used in This Work""; ""References""; ""Chapter 6: TOWARDS A GENDER-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING PERFORMANCE MODEL""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Definition of Terms""; ""A Gender-Focused Programming Performance Model""; ""Why Learning Styles and Programming Environment?""; ""Relationships among the Factors""

""Significance of the Model""""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 7: A METHODOLOGIES AND PROCESSES LANGUAGE FOR THE SOFTWARE INDUSTRY""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. An Ever-Growing Problem""; ""3. A Methodology-and-Process-based Solution""; ""4. SMPML""; ""5. Case Study""; ""6. A Platform for SMPML""; ""7. Results""; ""8. Future Work""; ""Conclusion""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 8: DESIGN OF LURIA MEMORY TEST FOR OLDER ADULTS ON MOBILE DEVICES""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Luria Tests""; ""3. Older Adults Centered Design""

""4. Design of Luria Memory Test""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 4, 2014).

ISBN:

1-63321-542-3

OCLC:

916949674